Just woke up from a lifelong stupor, I'd like to ask the men of TRP for some advice.

TheStumblingWolf · 2017-12-31T11:14:39+00:00

Just wanted to say that it's never too late. I started this journey at 30 and I'm loving the changes.

The way I see it when you set a goal, all that determines whether you reach it is whether you work at it or not. If you take little steps every day towards your goal you'll reach it eventually. It then becomes a matter of time, and not chance. It sounds cliché but "if you can can dream it you can do it".

quantum_naruto · 2017-12-31T06:42:11+00:00

r/personalfinance might have people with more expertise. Better late than never to get your life back on track, best of luck!

scissor_me_timbers00 · 2017-12-31T17:38:35+00:00

I've actually been in a fairly similar situation as you. Frankly I would definitely not keep dicking around with university if you don't know what you want to do right now. Degrees are a dime a dozen and many of our generation are getting nothing out of their degree. A mediocre degree from ASU just to get it does not sound like something that will light your fire.

Between your two options, the navy def sounds better. You can continue your education when you get out if you find something you want to pursue. And you'll get it paid for by the GI bill. Military can be shitty but it can also be great, and it beats the fuck out of Starbucks and a run of the mill online degree.

Also you need to replace video games with weightlifting. At least reduce the games but definitely add lifting to your life holy fuck.

I'll add one other option which is what I'm doing. Consider computer programming. You can learn it on your own or at a boot camp and be building a career with this relevant and important skill way quicker than university. If you like it, that could be a good alternative to the navy. Otherwise, between the two choices you laid out, id say navy is way better than continuing at Starbucks and doing a degree that you have no idea what or why you want to study, and which may not get you shit for a job afterwards anyway.

Davidskylarkk · 2017-12-31T15:38:57+00:00

If you were happy a month ago working minimum wage and buying games, what changed? Social pressure? Fear of being 30 and working at Starbucks? Flunking out of a school you probably hated until they are gonna kick you out?

Here is the thing man, do what makes you happy. You know how many kids with degrees are working at Starbucks or similar? Just getting a degree is a waste of your time now a days unless your passionate in that field.

I would say, relax dude. Life is short, be happy with what you have. Find what your passionate about and learn everything you possibly can to excel in that area.

I would say unless you believe in a perpetual war no one can win, the military isn't for you.

Sounds like your not married and have no kids, your much better off than a lot of people.

antariusz · 2017-12-31T13:19:05+00:00

Not going to tell you what to do, but it’s never too late to make a good decision. Don’t view your time in the navy as just a chore to pay off debt and you’d enjoy it a lot more. (Consider the other branches too, compare offers)

If you aren’t graduated from college at 26, then you were already way, way behind the curve already. You can’t make up for lost time, but you can make sure that you stop wasting time.

[deleted] · 2017-12-31T14:24:50+00:00

Reapply to university and try again, even if it takes 1.5x the normal time.

Title	Just woke up from a lifelong stupor, I'd like to ask the men of TRP for some advice.
Author	Battaiga
Upvotes	6
Comments	9
Date	December 31, 2017 6:02 AM UTC (8 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/askTRP
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